Printed customs declaration, accomplished in pen and ink, with blindstamp seal. 5 1/8 x 10 in. Customs declaration accomplished and signed by Thomas Melvill, Inspector of the ports of Boston and Charlestown, Revolutionary War hero, and grandfather to Herman Melville. The "e" was added to the surname by Herman's mother after the death of her husband. Repaired 5 in. closed tear, else fine Printed customs declaration, accomplished in pen and ink, with blindstamp seal. 5 1/8 x 10 in.

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Customs declaration for the port of Boston and Charlestown, accomplised and signed ("T. Melvill"), for the importation of one hogshead of Claret on the packet Lyon

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Boston

Publication Date

1807

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